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Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud

Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud

Prosecutors alleged the duo helped set up joint venture with 1MDB by falsely claiming their company, PetroSaudi, was backed by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts

Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts

The Moroccan constitution gives the right to the king to pardon or commute sentences, a decision usually taken on national days.
Tue Jul 30 2024
ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities

ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities

Juddges said Al Hassan played a key role in the Ansar Dine Islamist group which took the city in 2012 and tried to impose sharia law.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute

Gonzalo Stampa was sentenced to six months in jail and barred from operating for one year, according to the ruling.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers

Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers

V. Sivakumar said ex-prisoners, especially those who served time for minor offences, were still productive to work.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Italian court convicts Swiss billionaire in asbestos deaths

Italian court convicts Swiss billionaire in asbestos deaths

Stephan Schmidheiny was found guilty of causing the death of 392 people, including more than 60 workers and around 330 residents.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Indian court convicts Gandhi of defamation, gives two-year sentence

Indian court convicts Gandhi of defamation, gives two-year sentence

The court sentenced Gandhi two years in prison for a speech he made in 2019 in which he referred to thieves as having the surname Modi.
Thu Mar 23 2023
850 convicts employed in Kelantan under CSI programme

850 convicts employed in Kelantan under CSI programme

Mat Yaacob said the prisoners involved are paid minimum wage along with Manpower Department approved accommodations.
Wed Dec 07 2022
40,091 convicts under community-based programmes released on parole

40,091 convicts under community-based programmes released on parole

40,091 convicts from 74,000 prisoners under the out-of-prison rehabilitation programme have been released on parole since it was first implemented in 2008.
Mon Nov 01 2021
20 years of prayers finally answered with early prison release

20 years of prayers finally answered with early prison release

Abang Li is among 13 convicts serving life sentences in several prisons in Malaysia who were pardoned by the King in conjunction with the country's 63rd National Day.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner

Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner

Ahmad, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2000 for waging war against the king, was among 13 convicts who were granted early pardon.
Thu Sep 03 2020
Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict

Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict

Ahmad said he was sent to the Sungai Buloh Prison in 2000 after being sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 121 of the Penal Code for waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Thu Sep 03 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts, US nears 6 million COVID-19 cases.

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts, US nears 6 million COVID-19 cases.

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Mon Aug 31 2020
Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day

Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day

Ahmad Fadil said the early pardon was due to their good behaviour while in prison and meant for the 13 to return the society, turn over a new leaf and live a normal life.
Mon Aug 31 2020
About 68,000 convicts in 42 prisons nationwide

About 68,000 convicts in 42 prisons nationwide

Although the latest number of prison inmates exceeded the prescribed capacity of 52,000, the prisons were able to accommodate them currently.
Sun Aug 09 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024